SEE HOW OUR MEMBERS HAVE BEEN virtually connecting and look to see where you can engage at denverchamber.org/calendar. NATIONAL EXPERTS OFFER INSIGHTS & ADVICE DURING EDC’S FIRST VIRTUAL SITE SELECTION CONFERENCE In September, the Metro Denver EDC hosted its annual Site Selection Conference – a series of conversations with national consultants who are hired by … Read Post
A PEW RESEARCH STUDY REPORTS MORE than half of Americans find the internet to be essential during the COVID-19 outbreak. This finding is not surprising to many people who are reading this magazine; as business leaders and parents who are working and managing learning from home, we know a home internet connection is needed now … Read Post
CareerWise Colorado and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide 100 modern youth apprenticeship opportunities with Chamber members in 2020. “Innovating our talent pipelines is a stated objective in Denver,” said Noel Ginsburg, CareerWise CEO. “Workforce innovation starts with the Chamber. The membership is already leading the way on a number of … Read Post
Education Bills: Getting Students through School with Credits and Real-World Work Experience This week the Chamber supported three education bills that will provide additional opportunities for educational attainment for our students. Education is among our pillars to build a strong economy – talent is the most valuable asset for employers and is what attracts great … Read Post
A smart, healthy workforce is the (not so secret) secret to our success. It’s critical that we grow that talent base with Colorado’s youth to continue that success, because in just a little over a year our economy will demand the most-educated workforce in the country, with 74 percent of jobs requiring some postsecondary education. … Read Post
By Joe Garcia and Phil Kalin The lines between the classroom and the workplace are blurring. And rightly so, considering that 85 percent of jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. With that level of breakneck change and the stunning reality that 74 percent of Colorado’s jobs will require a post-secondary credential … Read Post
The Denver metro area has a vibrant health care economy – employment has increased in this sector every year since 2004, adding over 88,420 workers. But, there are still thousands of positions in the health care industry that need to be filled. While many educators and parents worried about the summer melt, the Denver Opportunity … Read Post
